The Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research is a constituent institution of the Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana started in the year 2000. Today, it stands tall with claims of being one of the finest dental teaching institutions of the region, well patronized by students seeking meaningful education and patients in search of quality, yet affordable treatment.

In addition to 100 BDS course admissions in each year, the college holds the distinction of being the first dental institution in the region to start MDS courses in the year 2006 in all 9 specialties with current annual admissions totalling 46 students. All the courses are duly recognised by the Dental Council of India.

Class-room teaching is blended with microteaching with the usage of audiovisual aids.

One-on-one hands on pre-clinical training is followed by clinical training with supervised independent handling of patients.

In order to inculcate a sense of social responsibility various community outreach programs are regularly organised which are equipped with an appropriately fitted dental van.

Motivational programmes are consistently organized to bring the awareness in rural masses regarding dental ailments and their treatment.

A well-orchestrated schedule of co-curricular activities like conferences, workshops, courses, guest-lectures is regularly organized by international and national stalwarts.

Highly endowed central and department libraries with nearly 10,000 books, 28 national and 62 international journalsand also a huge database of e-journals.

Distinctively placed alumni in various central and state government health services, the armed forces dental corps, as teaching faculty members in reputed institutions and universities, in successful corporate and private practices and even abroad.

To develop the student’s knowledge and insight pertinently into the functional anatomy of the normal human head and neck, including the bony structures, and other soft tissue structures including the muscles, glands, blood vessels, nerves etc. This will also help in understanding functional histology, genetic basis of disease and embryological development of clinically important structures.

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General Human Physiology & Biochemistry

This subject aims to provide the dental student a comprehensive knowledge of the normal physiological and biochemical functions of different organ systems, tissues and cells of the body. This will help to formulate an understanding to the physiological and biochemical basis of health and henceforth the students will be able to appreciate the disturbance in the physiology and biochemistry during the disease process.

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Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology

This subject will impart the knowledge and skills regarding the normal development, morphology, structure & functions of oral tissues & variations in different pathological/non-pathological states.

The student will also be able to understand the histological basis of various dental procedures along with physiologic basis and features of ageing process evident in the dental tissues.

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Subjects

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General Pathology & Microbiology

The understanding and thorough knowledge of this subject is utmost important as with this the student will be able to understand the pathological and microbial basis of disease processes. This will result in morphological and functional alterations in cells, tissues and organs.

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General & Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics

The study of this subject in dentistry helps to understand rational and scientific basis of drugs and therapeutics pertinent with dentistry as well as other diseases and conditions which may have dental implications and interactions.

The student will be able to understand the pharmacokinetics and

pharmacodynamics of essential and commonly used drugs in general

and in dentistry in particular.

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Dental Materials

This science makes the student aware of different type of dental materials used in the treatment along with continued research has led to new material systems. The vast knowledge will help the student to practice dentistry with utmost skills.

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Pre-clinical Conservative

This subject will aid the dental undergraduate student to understand the basic principles of tooth preparation for restoring teeth using different restorative materials. It also helps to acquire knowledge of different instruments to be used for tooth preparation in

terms of their identification, method of grasping and usage.

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Pre-clinical Prosthodontics

This subject will aid the dental undergraduate student to understand the basic principles of prosthetic and rehabilitation for partially and completely edentulous patients. It also helps to acquire knowledge of different instruments and different materials to be used for the same.

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Subjects

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General Medicine

General medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. In dentistry it will help the students diagnose oral health implications in dental patients and vice versa.

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General Surgery

The knowledge of this subject will help the undergraduate students to understand the basic principles of surgery, healing and other surgical guidelines.

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Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

Oral pathology is that part of pathology and a branch of dentistry concerned with the scientific study of the causes and effects of oral disease an understanding of which is essential for diagnosis and for the development of rational treatment and preventive programmes.

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Subjects

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Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

It is a branch of Dentistry pertaining to the restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance & health of the patient. This can be done with the help of restoration of natural Teeth and or replacement of missing teeth & craniofacial tissue with artificial substitutes.

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Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Conservative Dentistry is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the conservation of teeth in the mouth. It embraces the practice of operative dentistry and endodontics, and includes various kinds of direct and indirect restorations of individual teeth in the mouth.

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a branch that deals with the art of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, pathologies and defects involving the maxillofacial region. This specialty has evolved through the ages and presently the oral & maxillofacial surgeon deals with the various craniofacial pathologies in a multi disciplinary environment.

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Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry

This is the branch of dentistry which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of infants and kids upto 16 years of age. This includes the preventive, prophylactic, restorative, rehabilitative and counselling treatment modalities.

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Oral Medicine & Radiology

Oral medicine is that area of special competence concerned with the oral health of the patient for maintenance of overall health of an individual. It includes those principles of medicine that relate to the mouth, as well as research in biological, pathological and clinical spheres. Oral Medicine includes the diagnosis and medical management of diseases specific to the orofacial tissues and of oral manifestations of systemic diseases. It further includes the management of behavioral disorders and the oral and dental treatment of medically compromised patients.

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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Orthodontics is the branch of Science and the art of dentistry which deals with the development and positional anomalies of the teeth and the jaws as they affect oral health and the physical, esthetic and mental well being of the person. It is a special branch of dentistry which deals with the alignment of the teeth.

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Periodontology

Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes, such as dental implants.

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Public Health Dentistry

It is a branch of Dentistry which deals with preventing disease, prolonging life & promoting physical & mental efficiency through organized community efforts for the sanitation of the environment, the control of communicable infections and imparting education to the society for personal hygiene.

ONE YEAR Paid COMPULSORY ROTATORY INTERNSHIP

The students will be posted in all the 9 dental specialized departments and will be exposed to all the treatment protocols.

Oral medicine is that area of special competence concerned with the oral health of the patient for maintenance of overall health of an individual. It includes those principles of medicine that relate to the mouth, as well as research in biological, pathological and clinical spheres. Oral Medicine includes the diagnosis and medical management of diseases specific to the oro-facial tissues and of oral manifestations of systemic diseases. It further includes the management of behavioural disorders and the oral and dental treatment of medically compromised patients.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a branch that deals with the art of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, pathologies and defects involving the maxillofacial region. This specialty has evolved through the ages and presently the oral & maxillofacial surgeon deals with the various craniofacial pathologies in a multi disciplinary environment.

Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the branch of Science and the art of dentistry which deals with the development and positional anomalies of the teeth and the jaws as they affect oral health and the physical, esthetic and mental well being of the person. It is a special branch of dentistry which deals with the alignment of the teeth

Pedodontics

This is the branch of dentistry which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of infants and kids upto 16 years of age. This includes the preventive, prophylactic, restorative, rehabilitative and counselling treatment modalities.

Conservative Dentistry

Conservative Dentistry is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the conservation of teeth in the mouth. It embraces the practice of operative dentistry and endodontics, and includes various kinds of direct and indirect restorations of individual teeth in the mouth.

Prosthodontics

It is a branch of Dentistry pertaining to the restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance & health of the patient. This can be done with the help of restoration of natural Teeth and or replacement of missing teeth & craniofacial tissue with artificial substitutes.

Periodontics

Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes, such as dental implants.

Oral Pathology & Microbiology

Oral pathology is that part of pathology and a branch of dentistry concerned with the scientific study of the causes and effects of oral disease an understanding of which is essential for diagnosis and for the development of rational treatment and preventive programmes

Community Dentistry

It is a branch of Dentistry which deals with preventing disease, prolonging life & promoting physical & mental efficiency through organized community efforts for the sanitation of the environment, the control of communicable infections and imparting education to the society for personal hygiene.

Deals with the knowledge of anatomical structures of the body as well as dental tissues including the tooth.

Physiology & Histology, General and Dental

This subject aims to provide thestudent a comprehensive knowledge of the normal physiological and biochemical functions of different organ systems, tissues and cells of the body.

Pharmacology General and Dental

The study of this subject in helps to understand rational and scientific basis of drugs and therapeutics pertinent with dentistry as well as other diseases and conditions which may have dental implications and interactions.

Pathology & Microbiology

The understanding and thorough knowledge of this subject is utmost important as with this the student will be able to understand the pathological and microbial basis of disease processes. This will result in morphological and functional alterations in cells, tissues and organs.

Dental Radiology

It is the speciality which deals with the understanding and basic knowledge of exposing the patient to different king of dental radiographs and their pertinent interpretation.

Food and Nutrition

Imparts the knowledge of importance of nutrition in everyday life and its effects on health during deficiency disorders.

Dental Hygiene and Oral Prophylaxis

Imparts the knowledge and importance of oral and para-oral hygiene and its effects. The students will be well versed with the methods of oral prophylaxis and care.

Basic knowledge of computers

Basic applications and usage of computers will be imparted for technical enhancement of the students

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Dental Hygiene and Oral Prophylaxis

Imparts the knowledge and importance of oral and para-oral hygiene and its effects. The students will be well versed with the methods of oral prophylaxis and care.

(i) Dental Health Education

(ii) Community Public Health Dentistry

(iii) Preventive Dentistry

It deals with preventing disease, prolonging life & promoting physical & mental efficiency through organized community efforts for the sanitation of the environment, the control of communicable infections and imparting education to the society for personal hygiene.

Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence; Orientation in Dentistry

Introduction and knowledge of basic ethics in dental practice.

Dental Materials

This science makes the student aware of different type of dental materials used in the treatment along with continued research has led to new material systems. The vast knowledge will help the student to practice dentistry with utmost skills.

Knowledge regarding the physical strength of different types of dental materials used in the rehabilitative purposes.

Applied Chemistry

Basic principles of chemistry and reactions so as to correlate with the reaction of different type of Dental materials.

Applied Oral Anatomy

Deals with the knowledge of anatomical structures of the body as well as dental tissues including the tooth.

Dental Materials

This science makes the student aware of different type of dental materials used in the treatment along with continued research has led to new material systems. The vast knowledge will help the student to practice dentistry with utmost skills.

Compare in-vivo the efficacy of liquorice and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse in prevention of plaque and gingivitis and in-vitro assessment of efficacy of liquorice mouth rinse against periodontal pathogens

The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology is considered as the backbone of Dentistry as it deals with the diagnosis of all the dental diseases. Further it is considered special as this department is a combination of Oral Medicine as well as Maxillofacial Radiology. Further, this department serves as a connecting link between dentistry and Medicine. The department serves and thrives to teach the students regarding the diagnosis and treatment protocol of different head and neck medical diseases. Since the oral cavity is considered as the mirror of the overall health of the individual, the students are made well aware of all these signs and symptoms. The department also imparts knowledge regarding the various psychological conditions having oral implications and vice versa. In a nutshell, the oral medicine department works as a part of a multi-disciplinary patient care team.

Training in Maxillofacial Radiology includes the knowledge and expertise in the acquisition and interpretation of radiographic images including IOPA’s and other intraoral as well as extraoral techniques. Training also includes the expertise in conventional and advanced maxillofacial imaging including CT and MRI as well.

Oral Medicine is that area of special competence concerned with the oral health of the patient for maintenance of overall health of an individual. It includes those Principles of Medicine that relate to the mouth, as well as research in biological, pathological and clinical spheres. Oral Medicine includes the diagnosis and medical management of diseases specific to the orofacial tissues and of oral manifestations of systemic diseases. It further includes the management of behavioral disorders and the oral and dental treatment of medically compromised patients. The subject also includes training in Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging. Additionally emphasis is laid on Oral Cancer screening, Radiotherapy and management of Oro-facial Pain disorders. Forensic Odontology, an upcoming subject is an integral part of Oral Medicine and Radiology.

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Undergraduate Clinic

The undergraduate clinic is well equipped with top end modern dental chairs and also has adequate equipment according to DCI norms. The UG students are trained in diagnosis, investigations and treatment of Maxillofacial diseases.

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Postgraduate Clinic

The postgraduate clinic and lab is well equipped with top end modern dental chairs and also has adequate equipment according to DCI norms. The PG students are trained in diagnosis, advanced chair side investigations and latest treatment protocols of diseases pertaining to Maxillofacial region. They are also trained to deal with medically compromised and geriatric patients and advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI etc. Further they are trained in medico legal aspects of patients.

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Radiographic interpretation room

The Radiographic interpretation room is well equipped with X ray view boxes and the equipment to analyse the images.

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Research Lab

The research lab of the department is well equipped to conduct any research projects undertaken by the post graduate students.

Advances in Radiology and Imaging and Investigation in Oral Medicine and Radiology

20/11/2011

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Diagnosis and Non-surgical management of Oral premalignant lesions and conditions.

Diagnosis and Management of Orofacial pain and Temporomandibular joint disorders.

Diagnosis of oral signs and symptoms of systemic diseases

Diagnosis and Management of psychological basis of oral disease

Diagnosis of Oral cancer

Advanced Radiological investigations of Head and Neck lesions

Training in Forensic Odontology

Emphasis on Basic Life Support with training on management of Medically compromised patients as well as management of Medical Emergencies in a Dental Office with training in CPR and Medico legal aspects of Dentistry.

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery deals with teaching, evaluating, carrying out research in and providing surgical healthcare services in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, diseases, deformities and defects of the face and jaws.

The Prosthodontics Department is responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in several areas: Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Occlusion and TMJ Dysfunction, Dental Implants and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. We are committed to continuing professional development and postgraduate courses. We strive to let our patients have a unique, holistic, professional experience when they visit our department. We are also committed to providing the highest standard of dental care available. The postgraduate programme is designed for advanced training in the rehabilitation of completely edentulous, partially edentulous patients and patients requiring Implants and Maxillofacial prosthesis.

The academic schedule is designed to include seminars, journal club presentations, case presentations and a dissertation. Courses are evaluated and updated annually for contents and are augmented with technology to teach the latest techniques in Prosthodontics within comprehensive treatment planning, Implant Dentistry, Occlusion and Aesthetics. We further aim to pursue research of high quality, and to constantly improve on our teaching techniques/methods.

It is a subject that deals with removable dental prosthesis that replaces all of the natural dentition and associated structures of the maxillae and/ or mandible.

Removable Partial Denture

It is a subject that deals with a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a fixed partial denture for any number of reasons.

Fixed Partial Denture

It is a subject that deals with a restoration of one or more missing teeth that cannot be readily removed by the patient or dentist; it is permanently attached to natural teeth or roots that furnish the primary support to the restoration.

Implant Prosthodontics

It deals with an implant supported bridge (or fixed denture) which is secured to dental implants so the prosthesis cannot be removed by the user.

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Maxillofacial prosthodontics is a specialty of dentistry which deals with the rehabilitation of patients with acquired and congenital defects of the head and neck region.

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Name of Lab

Description

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Ceramic Lab

Equipments and services for fabrication of ceramic components in dental prosthesis.

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Metal Lab

Equipments and services for metal casting and other components.

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Dental Material/ Preclinical lab

Undergraduate students train on models and simulators for various techniques in Prosthodontics. They also train on properties and usage of various dental materials

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Pediatric dentistry encompasses a variety of disciplines, techniques and procedures to modify and adapt to the special needs of infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric Dentistry is an "Age Defined" specialty. In this department, students perform all types of preventive and comprehensive dental procedures in children upto the age of 16 years. Further, a child friendly environment is provided to the children considering the variable behavior needs of the growing children and thus instilling in them a positive attitude towards dentistry.

Pediatric dentistry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of infants and kids up to 16 years of age including those with special healthcare needs. This includes the preventive, prophylactic, restorative, rehabilitative and counseling treatment modalities. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry was established in the year 2000 and under graduate (B.D.S.) recognized on 04/01/2005. Post-Graduation was started in the year 2006 and recognized on 01/02/2010. Ph.D started in 2012

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Description

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Research Lab

Provides basic infrastructure to post graduate students and faculty members involved in clinical and advanced research

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Undergraduate Clinic

Undergraduate students and internees train in basic oral healthcare procedures on child patients.

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Postgraduate Clinic

Postgraduate students train and treat child patients for all basis and advanced oral health care procedures and behavioural management.

The Department conducts state of the art training of undergraduates & postgraduates in diagnosis & treatment planning of malocclusions in patients. Further they are educated, guided and trained regarding the ill effects of malocclusions in different types of patients. The students are also made aware of motivational skills so as to motivate the patients to undergo treatment. In a nutshell the students are able to provide best treatment using contemporary techniques.

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The Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics at the Maharashi Markandeshwar College of Dental Science & Research Mullana aims at the diagnosis and treatment of dental caries and its sequel, maltormations, discoloration thereby restoring the teeth to its normal form and function with a pleasing aesthetics. The department has modern dental units with separate UG and air conditioned PG clinics. The clinics are fully loaded with all the latest instruments and dental materials like RVG,Surgical Operating Microscope ,Endoactivator,Thermoplastic obturation system,Endodmotor etc. There is an ample flow of patients for clinical training and an opportunity for students to increase their skills.The department has full fledge experienced faculty all of who are committed to excellence in all fields. The students are encouraged towards academic & clinical excellence via attending CDE programmes & Conferences.

Conservative Dentistry also called operative dentistry is the art and science of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of defects of teeth which do not require full coverage restorations.

Endodontics

Endodontics deals with the restoration of pulpally involved teeth to proper form and function. It involves performing Root Canal Treatment & associated surgical procedures to rid the tooth of its offending malady.

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Name of Lab

Description

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Pre-Clinical Conservative Lab

Undergraduate students train on models, phantom head simulators for various techniques in restorative dentistry.

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Undergraduate Clinic

Undergraduate students train and treat patients on basic restorative dental procedures and basic principles of endodontics.

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Postgraduate Clinic

Post graduate students train and treat patients on basic and advanced restorative and endodontic procedures including surgical endodontics and the use of surgical microscope

Periodontology is the dental specialty that focuses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gingiva, or “gums” and other surrounding tissues. The Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology educates the under graduate students in the didactic and clinical applications necessary to perform the entire spectrum of periodontal procedures. The department includes MDS programme which is a three-year program with an intake capacity of 5 students per year. The department also includes the Dental Hygiene Program, which has a intake capacity of 20 students per year. The goal of the Department is to promote periodontal dentistry as dental medicine where prevention can be practiced. Periodontists believe that personal good oral hygiene behaviors are best taught to and practiced by age-specific and social groups through oral health education. Periodontal medicine perceives good oral health as an open gateway to good general systemic health, and documents the many links to general systemic health affected by the destructive presence of inflammation and oral infection from bacteria.

Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes, such as dental implants.

U.G. Teaching

UG teaching

Conventional:Lectures

Microteaching:

Seminars,

Group discussions,

Tutorials,

Case presentations,

Bridge-gap classes,

Model and clinical demonstrations,

Individual clarifications

P.G.Teaching

PG teaching

didactic lectures,

seminars,

group discussions,

tutorials,

case presentations,

journal review sessions,

model and clinical demonstrations,

clinico-pathological conferences,

research methodology,

library and main dissertations,

conferences & workshops,

teaching assignments using ICT

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Description

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Undergraduate Clinic

The undergraduate students are taught about the aspects of diagnosing the disease, formulate the treatment plan and execute the scaling(Manual & ultrasonic), root planning and coronoplasty procedures

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Postgraduate Clinic

The postgraduate students are taught the advanced surgical procedures which include Flap surgeries, regenerative procedures, root coverage procedures and mucogingival surgeries.

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Special Surgery Clinic

The postgraduate students and the faculty members carry out the special surgery procedures which involves the use of Lasers and Dental Implants.

Expert Talk

Name of Eminent Guest Speaker

Organisation

Topic

Date

Dr. R.S. Mann

President, Punjab Dental Council

Co-management of Dental Pain with Chiropractice and FGX Powerstrips

26/03/2016

Dr. Andria Hoda

Director, FMT meadowlands Chiropractice & Massage therapy

Co-management of Dental Pain with Chiropractice and FGX Powerstrips

26/03/2016

Monica Pasinato Forchielli

Owner, FMT Wellness

Skill development Health Professional Summit on Manual Therapy

26/03/2016

Scott Dartnell

President & CEO, ONE concept INC

Skill development Health Professional Summit on Manual Therapy

26/03/2016

Dr. Kumaraswamy

Professor (Emeritus), M.M.C.D.S.R, Mullana

Motivation for Students of Dentistry and Challenges in Periorestorative Interface

18/12/2014

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Evidenced based practice

Problem based learning

State of the art infrastructure

Patient number: Ample clinical material

Hi-tech equipments and instruments which includes lasers and dental implants

The Department imparts the knowledge of the principles of health promotion and disease prevention among the students. It also helps to achieve knowledge of community based preventive measure and knowledge of social, cultural and environmental factors which contribute to health. The students will be able to administer Oral Hygiene instructions, topical fluoride therapy and fissure sealants to the patients. The department also imparts education regarding the etiology and prevention of Oral Disease and encouraging them by assuring responsibility of their Oral Health. Further the students are also trained to develop and prepare charts, models, posters and visuals on Oral Health Themes with the intention to educate the mass about the importance of Oral Health.

5. Communicate and collaborate with groups and individuals on oral issues. Critique and synthesize scientific literature. Design and conduct health population based studies to answer oral and public health questions.

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Name of Lab

Description

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Undergraduate Clinic

Undergraduate students train in basic epidemiological and public oral health practices, report on-field visits and creating public health displays.

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Postgraduate Clinic

Postgraduate students train and treat patients in comprehensive oral health care, methods of public health awareness and delivery, epidemiology and biomedical statistical methods and involving strategies.

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Mobile Dental Unit Van

Fully equipped mobile dental van capable of handling, transportation and delivering public and health services in rural and special areas.

Workshop

Name of Workshop

Date

World No Tobacco Day

26/05/2017

Scientific Writing and Reference Management with Hands On

24/07/2015

Expert Talk

Name of Eminent Guest Speaker

Organisation

Topic

Date

Dr. Karan Walia

Assistant Professor- MBA, MMU, Mullana

Financial Literacy

16/09/2016

Dr. Felix Magri

Professor, Foundation for Oral Health School Instructors, University of Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Compare in-vivo the efficacy of liquorice and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse in prevention of plaque and gingivitis and in-vitro assessment of efficacy of liquorice mouth rinse against periodontal pathogens

Department is situated on ground level of the Dental College which helps it to work in close association with departments of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery for patient's diagnosis and treatment planning. It imparts education and subject expertise on dental anatomy and oral histology as well as oral pathology to under-graduates and post- graduates through first three years of their training for BDS degree and also higher education to budding oral pathologists.